Florida Panthers News

Kulikov's numbers took an expected dip in Anaheim this season, as he's been relied on to eat heavy minutes on one of the worst teams in the NHL. He registered three goals and 12 assists and was a minus 15 in 61 games for the Ducks this season. Kulikov will welcome the change of scenery, and he's been a useful defenseman for more competitive teams in the past. He picked up 24 points and was a plus 23 for the Wild last season.

Barkov has missed the Panthers' previous three games due to a hand injury and is expected to return to the Panthers' lineup Saturday vs. Pittsburgh. The 27-year-old star has 16 goals, 50 points, 147 SOG, and a +4 plus/minus through 49 games this season.

Berube is 4-2-1 with a .901 SV% and 2.84 GAA with the Charlotte Checkers (AHL) and has been signed to a one-year deal worth $750,000 with the Florida Panthers Thursday.

Kulikov has three goals, 12 assists, 80 SOG, 30 PIMs and a -11 plus/minus through 61 games with Anaheim but will be held out of the lineup for the first time Wednesday due to trade-related reasons.

Bobrovsky allowed three goals on 33 shots (.909 SV%) for his second loss in three games as he was defeated by Buffalo in his last start. The 34-year-old will be called upon often with Spencer Knight (personal) now away from the team and will be hoping to improve his 17-16-2 record, 3.12 GAA and .902 SV%. He will face the Tampa Bay Lightning, who have lost four of their last six games but are fourth in the NHL in scoring (3.56).

Bennett has missed the Panthers' previous four games due to a lower-body injury and will miss Tuesday's game vs. Tampa Bay. The 26-year-old has 14 goals, 21 assists, 167 SOG, 52 PIMs and a -1 plus/minus through 56 games this season prior to the injury.

Barkov missed the Panthers' last game due to a hand injury and will now miss Tuesday's game vs. Tampa Bay as well. The 27-year-old has 16 goals, 34 assists, 147 SOG, and seven PIMs through 49 games played.

Bennett has missed the Panthers' previous three games with an undisclosed injury and will miss Friday as Florida takes on Buffalo. The 26-year-old has 14 goals, 21 assists, 167 SOG, 52 PIMs and a -1 plus/minus through 56 games prior to the injury.

Barkov has 16 goals, 34 assists, 147 SOG, and a +4 plus/minus through 49 games this season but will not play Friday vs. Buffalo as he deals with an undisclosed injury. Barkov has already missed 11 games this season due to injury.

Bobrovsky stopped 29 of 32 shots (.906 SV%) for his third win in four games as he beat Anaheim in his last start. The 34-year-old has had an up-and-down season but still has Florida just outside of a playoff spot due to his 17-15-2 record, 3.12 GAA and .902 SV%. He takes on the Buffalo Sabres, who have won three of their last four games after a 6-5 overtime win over Tampa Bay yesterday.

Bjornfot was a healthy scratch for the Kings' previous game but will draw back into the lineup Thursday vs. New Jersey. The 21-year-old has an assist, 10 SOG, six PIMs and a +2 plus/minus through seven games played this season.

Bennett has missed the Panthers' previous three games with an undisclosed injury and will be a game-time decision Friday as Florida takes on Buffalo. The 26-year-old has 14 goals, 21 assists, 167 SOG, 52 PIMs and a -1 plus/minus through 56 games prior to the injury.

Barkov has 16 goals, 34 assists, 147 SOG, and a +4 plus/minus through 49 games this season but will be a game-time decision Friday vs. Buffalo as he deals with an undisclosed injury. Barkov has already missed 11 games this season due to injury.

Bjornfot has an assist, 10 SOG, six PIMs and a +2 plus/minus through seven games with the Kings but will be a healthy scratch Tuesday vs. Minnesota. Alex Edler will take his spot in the Los Angeles lineup.

Entwistle left Chicago's game vs. Montreal (Feb 14th) after just 9:02 TOI due to a wrist injury and has now been placed on the injured reserve. The 23-year-old had two goals, five assists, 32 SOG, 10 PIMs and a -7 plus/minus through 46 games played prior to his injury.

Bobrovsky allowed four goals on 11 shots (.636 SV%) and was pulled after just 27:40 while taking the loss in his previous start vs. Nashville. Other than his last start, the 34-year-old has been on as of late, with his 16-15-2 record, 3.13 GAA and .902 SV%. He will draw the Anaheim Ducks, who have lost four-straight after a 6-3 loss to Los Angeles last game.

According to Panthers' head coach Paul Maurice, Bennett is more likely to play Friday than Monday, so expect him to sit out a third straight game when the Panthers take on the Ducks. This means Eetu Luostarinen should remain in the top-6 for at least one more game.